Business First is a membership-driven organization in the Acadiana area of Louisiana. We are focused on providing professional education and a supportive network for local businesswomen to empower one another through exchanging referrals.
Our Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values have always consisted of one genuine core factor… Women Empowering Women!
What Drives Us
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to support women within our community. This begins within our membership and spreads through our community services which are also based on the needs of local women.
Where We See Our Future
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve the quality of existing women in business throughout Acadiana and to expand future development of women in business in the Acadiana area. One way we ensure the future of women in business is through our scholarship fund each year.
How We Get There
Our Mission
Our mission is to create opportunities for members to connect through networking, education, and mentorship, offering trusted leadership that enhances both professional and personal development.
***October and December Meetings are not open to the public.
BUSINESS FIRST, Women Who Mean Business, Inc. hold monthly meetings open to the public for women in business. The by-laws allow (1) member per business category, however, there is no limit to how many members Business First, Women Who Mean Business, can acquire.
Our Board of Directors is selected each year. Nominations are given at the September meeting, with the annual election occuring in October. The reigning Board introduces the new board at the November meeting, whereas the new President and her board run the November meeting. December’s meeting is our annual Christmas party.